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The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Return on Equity (ROE): 13.31%

Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 13.31% is 47% above its 5-year average of 9.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.27%–13.31%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 13.37% above its 12-month average of 11.74%.

BK Return on Equity (ROE)

BK Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

12.52%

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

+50.84% 10Y
BK Return on Equity (ROE)

BK Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

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BK Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

BK Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

13.31%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

11.74%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

9.46%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

9.08%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

9.37%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

8.59%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

8.71%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.37%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+40.66%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+46.59%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+42.09%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+54.87%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+52.89%

BK Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)$97.40B13.31%11.74%9.46%9.08%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs ›$96.34B11.34%11.13%11.59%11.75%
Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs ›$95.89B2.84%2.06%2.82%3.25%
U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs ›$93.31B11.87%11.18%10.91%11.25%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs ›$89.82B26.51%374.45%202.18%143.23%
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs ›$87.52B20.36%19.14%3.85%-7.96%
CME Group Inc. (CME)vs ›$83.95B15.94%13.70%12.37%11.18%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs ›$82.86BN/AN/AN/AN/A
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs ›$82.16B9.71%10.34%8.56%12.63%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs ›$78.94B26.94%28.99%29.44%28.08%

Return Analysis

ROE

13.3%

ROA

1.1%

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition

ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 13.31%.
Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 13.31% is 47% above its 5-year average of 9.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.27%–13.31%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 11.74%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 9.46%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 9.08%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 9.37%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 8.59%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for BK stock is 8.71%.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-3112.52%
2024-12-3110.96%
2023-12-318.10%
2022-12-316.27%
2021-12-318.73%
2020-12-317.90%
2019-12-3110.71%
2018-12-3110.50%
2017-12-319.91%
2016-12-319.14%
2015-12-318.30%
2014-12-316.86%
2013-12-315.61%
2012-12-316.69%
2011-12-317.53%
2010-12-317.78%
2009-12-31-3.74%
2008-12-315.06%
2007-12-316.93%
2006-12-3124.91%
2005-12-3115.91%
2004-12-3115.50%
2003-12-3113.73%
2002-12-3113.49%
2001-12-3121.26%
2000-12-3123.23%
1999-12-3133.81%
1998-12-3121.88%
1997-12-3122.07%
1996-12-3119.89%

About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics. This segment also provides trustee, paying agency, fiduciary, escrow and other financial, issuer, and support services for brokers and investors. The Market and Wealth Services segment offers clearing and custody, investment, wealth and retirement solutions, technology and enterprise data management, trading, and prime brokerage services. This segment also provides integrated cash management solutions, including payments, foreign exchange, liquidity management, receivables processing, payables management, and trade finance, as well as U.S. government and global clearing, and tri-party services. The Investment and Wealth Management segment offers investment management strategies, investment products distribution, investment management, custody, wealth and estate planning, private banking, investment, and information management services. The Other segment provides corporate treasury, derivative and other trading, corporate and bank-owned life insurance, tax credit investment, other corporate investment, and business exit services. The company serves central banks and sovereigns, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies, corporations, local authorities and high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was founded in 1784 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

New York, NY
49,867 employees
Financial Services / Investment - Banking & Investment Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Investment - Banking & Investment Services
CEO
Robin Vince